Professional Photoshoot At Oia Village Santorini

The whole experience was great, she knew all the good spots

This photo shoot is worth it because the photographers have access to get up close to the blue domes and you will not stand in lines with the crowds attempting to get photos. The lines are extremely long and people are upset that they are waiting. Shaq communicated with me the meet location and she was patient and understanding that we were late. Also, she was very nice and patient towards my family and I. I haven’t seen the photos but I’m excited.

Shaqayeq was amazing. She knew all the poses and was very kind. She was fast and the pictures turned out amazing! She knew the best private places so there were not crowds in the background.

Our photographer was great, he made the experience very fun! We are Looking forward to seeing our pictures! Im glad we decided to try this experience

Our family of 5. 3 older kids, has done many photo shoots when we travel. I was very excited for this photo shoot since it's one of the most beautiful places in the world and every view is incredible. I was hoping for some perfect family photos but they just didn't turn out very well considering we were in Santorini! The whole shoot was rushed and we were done in less than 30 minutes when the booking said about 45 minutes. I wish he would have asked us what we wanted more at the beginning. We had 4 locations/backgrounds. The church where we had more room as a family to stand. But even there, we were so small in the picture to capture the whole church. We could have been closer to the camera and had the full church in the background. We also had a weird spot I didn't care for in front of a door with the water in the back. He had us wear sunglasses there but it do a shot without sunglasses which didn't turn out well either. I chose the VIP one which did give us private access to a set of stairs in front of the blue domes is how they explained it to me. That was maybe the only good thing. But even those pictures were just ok. Maybe it's because we were 5 people and the walkways are narrow but I think that's what the photographer should have planned for knowing it was family and not a couple. My other issue with that I was in the front a lot and even pictures with my husband, we were not on the same plain which made me look bigger than him in the photos since I was in front, closer to the camera. Sigh. Something I would think a professional photographer would know. Even at the famous blue domes, our couple picture was just ok. Our family pic in front of the blue dome was not good. We were all placed weird on the stairs with me and my younger one up in front of everyone and my oldest way in the back. I think if we stood differently on the stairs or went down more it would have been better. They were very posed shots and he did direct us a lot with hands and how to turn our face, etc. so we thought the shots would be great. The last location was up on the cliffside with the white buildings and the water but half of the picture was a blank white wall so only half the picture was the amazing view of the buildings and water. I couldn't tell the angle when he was shooting but the results were bad. Why would I want half the picture of a white wall when the views in Oia are amazing? It was just a missed opportunity. After the shoot, we went to Oia castle since the view is break taking there and took a family picture on a tripod with my phone and it was beautiful. I loved that picture more and would hand that up. There wasn't any of the photo shoot I would print to hang up. I wish we would have gone to that location or something similar but again, I would assume a local photographer would know all the best places for a family shot. I probably should have read the other reviews more but I really thought how could it go that wrong in a beautiful place and my kids also use to photo shoots. I'm so sad about it. I should have taken more pictures after on my phone since it was still early and there weren't many people and of course we were all dressed up. I've looked at so many amazing photos online too and wish we could have captured how truly beautiful Oia is. Probably don't do this if you're a family. I uploaded our family ones and you can see the one with the blank wall, how small we are in front of the church and our weird positioning in front of the blue domes. Maybe for a couple it would have been better.

Absolutely AMAZING experience. Our photographer knew where to go, what to do, and had us pose for the perfect shot! Highly Recommend!!!

If you like hassle free, quick and easy photos in an iconic place with fair pricing, this is the tour for you! If you get a bit uptight, you truly want an hour long shoot like it’s Paris fashion week, I’d highly advise against. This is the PERFECT way to get quick, easy, high quality photos from a professional. Shaghayegh was amazing! She was prompt, very quick and had access to relatively quiet areas beyond the chaos of the crowded parts of Oia. I was able to get crisp, clean, clear views at gorgeous spots because of her access alone! She took me past the 1hr+ long crowds to a quiet secluded spot where I didn’t feel rushed and made sure I had every pose I wanted. If your expecting a true 45 min shoot, this isn’t it, but for someone with limited time wanting those iconic blue domes and white washed walls without having to wait in a forever line, this is PERFECT for you! Took roughly 15-20 mins and I could be happier! Out of the heat, quality pictures, didn't stand in line, it’s a can’t miss if you’re looking for a quick, easy, affordable shoot! Don’t let the “bad” reviews scare you away, those are the “Paris Fashion Week” photoshoot seekers. Don’t miss out on a really good, convenient, and cost efficient shoot in Santorinis most iconic place!

No flexibility and didn’t like the pictures quality. If you are late for traffic or other conditions the time will be deducted from the time you booked. We rushed and OÍA was super busy. Money wasted. If I know I use my phone and don’t spend almost $180.00.

Our Santorini photography session was perfect in every way. Our photographer knew all the best instagram spots and navigated us around all the crowds. Would do this again!!!

Excellent photos. The photographer knew private locations for best views with no crowds in the background. Definitely recommend.

Nailed the job. Very friendly and makes you feel comfortable during the shoot. Knows the right spots to get pictures😊

We booked a photoshoot in Oia and timed it with its legendary sunset. Our photographer — Tahir —captured our trip of a lifetime wondrously. With exclusive use spaces offering stunning views, Tahir was able to create an experience for me and my partner to really enjoy our photoshoot. We were away from the crowds and we didn’t have to worry about where to go to get the best possible pictures. Tahir took care of everything. Moreover, Tahir is extremely passionate about his art and really fun to work with. He gave us guidance in our poses and was very attentive to details like our body angles, how our clothes were draping, or if we had to wipe our mouths because there was spittle. These little things are important to make sure the photos turned out just as we hoped.

Terrible experience. We have s lot problems with this company. Very bad service. Very rude people. Not really sure what was wrong with the fotograf..

Honestly, when you come to this place, you must get a photoshoot because the views are stunning. My wife was so happy to receive it as a present. During the shoot, I found out that the service is provided by a professional company that specializes in hiring top photographers. So this one is highly recommended!

This is honestly such a good way to memorialize a holiday, we love it! The photos are gorgeous and the photographer was great

It was my wife and I's first time availing such services and we are very satisfied with the results. The photographer was very helpful and friendly! Would definitely do this again on our next trip.

He was friendly and polite, but I was disappointed with the photos. Most of them were only half-body shots, and there were people visible in the background. The session was supposed to last 45 minutes, but he took pictures for less than 20 minutes in 2 spots.😩

My boyfriend surprised me with a photoshoot in Santorini, and I have to say it was one of the best moments of our trip. Our photographer was incredibly professional and friendly and the photos are something you’ll enjoy forever. I can’t recommend it enough!

Out photographer, Mike, was excellent and found amazing spots for our photos. This experience was a highlight of our trip to Santorini!

All pictures are blurred. I don't know which camera was used, but even the quality of my iPhone is better. In addition, the photographer was under time pressure and we didn't feel comfortable. I am very disappointed and cannot recommend this shooting to anyone.

Habibi (the photographer) was the best thing that happened to us in Santorini. He took such beautiful photos that made our honeymoon memorable. He knows all the spots, all the perfect poses, and even helps you skip lines and hacks that help you avoid the crowd. Received the photos just the next day and was just amazed. I would definitely recommend.

Wonderful experience! It was so crowded, but photographer did an amazing job and we have beautiful photos with blue roofs and without other people for our anniversary that I want to stamp 🤩

Had a trip way back in April and took my family to our dream destination - Santorini! What a perfect way to capture our memories with this photoshoot we booked. MUST TRY! You wont regret it!

Our experience with Smiler was absolutely exceptional! Effortlessly captured the essence of our unforgettable moments. The attention to detail and incredible creative vision left us with stunning images that my wife and I will absolutely cherish forever. Highly recommend!

We had a pleasant experience with our photographer. I'm so sorry i forgot his name. But he knew how to direct us to avoid photo bombers. He also helped us project natural poses. It was really hlpful for me and my shy family. Thank you!

The vibe and aesthetic of the place was great! Perfect for photos! Our photographer was very professional and gave great tips to get the perfect shot.

Wow wow wow! It was an amazing experience! Would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun activity in Santorini! Don’t hesitate to book it, it’s worth it!

We had a fun time. Smiler made our vacation even more memorable with all the awesome photos we received. I'm glad I was able to do this with my family.

We had such a good time during our photo shoot! Mike walked us to beautiful places, which we would not have come across by our selves! He also guided us with poses, and was so supportive and nice! Just got our photos and we were so happy with them! They were amazing! We highly recommend the Oia photoshoot, and especially our wonderful photographer, Mike (Michail)

I'll admit, I wasn't exactly pumped about the idea of an overly staged photoshoot. But my girlfriend found this photoshoot and I had to admit the photos looked amazing. The entire experience was so much better than I expected. We went to all the prime spots and got a perfect mix of posed and candid shots. We ended up with lots of great shots, and I appreciated the variety sent by the photographer. I can't wait to get a canvas print of one of our favorites. If you're taking your significant other to Oia, I'd recommend booking this to capture some really great photos and have a fun time together.

The most memorable is the kindly attention by Lorena and Shaqayeq. They were always ready to help with our request. Incredible but Shaqayeq made it on time to our appointment even when addresses are so weird in Oia. Unfortunately, for our surprise we received by an email link the 30 pictures mentioned in your tour but they were randomly choose by the photographer. We never expected this. Normally when you pay a professional they include in price the seating time and they sent "proofs" pictures for you to make a choice of the poses or pictures you considered would like to keep. From hundreds of proofs you select WHAT YOU LIKE MORE not what the photographer like. You never mentioned this in your advertising and looks more like an scheme than a wonderful experience. Is very frustrating and will never recommend this to anybody.

Don't let the relatively lower rate trick you.. I would say my experience with the photographer, Tahir, was poor from start to finish. I booked the photoshoot for my engagement proposal in Santorini. I had already picked out the location where I wanted to pop the question, so I reached out and let Tahir know I would like it to be a surprise. To try and coordinate, I told him specifically that we will walk up to the spot and that he would have to secretly capture the moment when it happened. Instead, he almost blew the surprise entirely! He walked up to us right before I was going to propose and called me by my name in front of my fiance... This lack of awareness of the situation was not surprising though considering his poor communication beforehand. The morning of, I tried to confirm we can still meet at the time we agreed. He didn't get back to me until 20 minutes before the time. So I essentially had no clue if it was going to happen or not until right before the shoot. When we got the photos taken, in 5 or 6 different locations/backgrounds, it all felt rushed and he seemed to be getting frustrated with how the shots were coming out. Come to find out, he only was able to get about 19 photos that were good quality (we paid for 25). Aka 19 photos that didn't have us in an awkward position, fixing hair/blinking, have a stranger in the background, etc... Not to mention, out of the 5 or 6 different locations, we only got photos from 3 of them! When I asked if we could at least just see ALL of the photos we took and not just the ones he thought were decent, I was met with attitude and what seemed like defensiveness. As if "how dare I question the service he provided". He told me that they had already erased all of the other photos and that they can't be recovered. So we essentially spent 30-45 minutes taking photos to get maybe half of the shots we actually took. And out of those, only 19 were remotely usable! After I expressed my concern and he said there's nothing that can be done, I asked if I could at least get a partial refund for not receiving all 25 photos I paid for. He then accused me of trying to blackmail them and made me sound like I was just doing it to take money from his business... All in all we got a few good photos along with a bunch of cheesy photos in poses that don't look natural... for $145... So even if you're trying to get the best price, I highly suggest going with someone else. I feel as though we wasted time and money with this experience.

Our day started in the morning with a beautiful text from our photographer of the day, Shaqayeq, who was kind enough to share a closer location to our hotel. She was very creative with her shots and went the extra step to make sure that our poses were right. She was keen on the sunlight and also extremely knowledgeable on the perfect spots. Our photos were delivered 24 hours earlier than the agreed time and we looooved them! Thank you, Shaqayeq, for the amazing job!

We are very happy that we decided to book the photoshoot! We were worried because the city was very crowded, but the photographer knew the perfect spots to get lovely memories without people. He is very professional and helped us to get the pictures we wanted to have !

Her photographer was awesome, I highly recommend if you book a photoshoot to ask for Shaqayeq ! She made our experience so nice !

I did vacation photos with my family previously, and we were amazed. I had hoped for something similar now that my kids are older. The photographer was late, we were rushed from the start, and she never really slowed down. In one of the most beautiful places in the world we got shockingly bad pictures. There did not appear to be any editing done. The file size on the pictures was ridiculously small, so we can't even crop the pictures to try to get something better.

I booked this for my son and it tuenee to be for both him and I. First and for most, our photographer “Shaqayeq” was AMAZING! She’s so gifted and talented at the same time. She made our experience soooo much better. If you decide to book a Photoshoot, I highly recommend you ask for her. This was an overall great experience! I highly recommend it.

Hello, The photographer was very nice. The only thing we regretted was the professionalism of it in the sense that the photos were cut at the legs or feet.... And that photographer's eye you have to have is very important.

Ergest was great! Punctual, he put us at ease straight away. We walked a lot to find a good spot but he did a great job helping us with the poses. I really enjoyed the experience. He sent us the photos as soon as they were edited, and WOW! We were very impressed. A great experience overall!

The photographer, Konstantina, is very friendly and professional. She showed us places in Oia without tourists for wonderful photos. The only downside is that the photo on TripAdvisor does not reflect reality.